Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio
I live in Ohio. I am 66 years old and my wife is 68. I have a daughter that is 30 years old and married. My wife has a daughter that is 43 years old and single (divorced). I have an estranged son who is 45, single, and has been written out of my will. Can I legally adopt my 43 year old step-daughter, so that she would be an equal heir with my biological daughter, and my estranged son would not be able to create any issues upon my death?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Your question assumes that adoption of the step daughter is the only way to have her inherit money. You can leave money to a complete stranger in your will if you wish. Your will can also contain a clause that anyone who elects against the will (tries to break it based upon his or her relationship to you) will inherit nothing.
It would be a good idea to consult with a probate attorney to review the will to make sure that it has such a clause in it that is enforceable in Ohio.
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